Comments on: Glenn Frey: Eagles Album Saved Band

Steve Kroft Interviews Members Of The Legendary Band

[antoniof123]

Posted by FloydZepp at 06:09 AM : Nov 26, 2007

The Eagles are a great band but for my money Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin are by and far much better but that is a matter of personal opinion on my part. That is the era that I grew up in so maybe I do know something about them too.

The Super bands were real musicians they could read and write music unlike todays who can''t read or write and all they really do is swear and dance on stage.

So the Eagles are back great I like them and have seen them many times over the years and I probably will again if they come here.

[oeangus]

oeangus, you obviously have no musical skills or ear if you think the Eagles are better musically than *****/Becker. - Posted by FloydZepp

Floyd, I''m glad you''re a big fan of whoever. But I''m guessing if we all held a Best Band poll, 9 out of 10 people would place the Eagles much higher on the list than the Doobies. And I question if Steely Dan would even crack the top 100. I mean, it''s nice to be a social rebel, and to go against grain and all, but c''mon... at some point reality and the facts do play a part in determining what''s what. The Eagles are poplular because they''re terrific. You think a new Doobies or Steely Dan album would get any national media attention whatsoever?

[olebd]

Steely Dan was/is awesome as well. Michael McDonald was in Steely Dan in the early years providing background vocals and toured with them in 2006. That was a great show. Michael sang many if not all of the hits he had with The Doobie Bros.

[olebd]

A true band of super talented, real musicians. Listen how much more sophisticated and intricate their music and lyrics are compared to what new bands and artists are putting out today. This is quality.

[adventurepa]

What a great interview last night.
I stopped what I was doing to watch the Eagles interview and even turned up the surround sound.
Great job CBS and 60 minutes.

[oeangus]

Next, I would like to see a story about the Dave Clark Five and the reason that their music is not available on CD''''s, or elsewhere for that matter. - Posted by bobmclearen

Try this link:

www.dave-clark-five:and-some-of-us-are-even-still-alive!

;)

[oeangus]

oeangus, you have to be kidding?! The Eagles farewell tour sucked! Hell Freezes Over was much better and they had to practice their brains out to pull that off. I''''m telling you, the Doobies are MUCH better and if you want Genius in American Music listen to Steely Dan. - Posted by FloydZepp

Okay, you went from comparing the Eagles to a group that was popular for a few brief years - the Doobies - to comparing them to a band that had one hit!

Thanks for the Felder info. And like I said, the Eagles Farewell 1 Tour DVD is dynamite! Can''t understand why you''d think otherwise, unless it''s because you haven''t watched it.

[barbaraf4]

Pure bliss! All "story songs". None of the trash that is being recorded today!

[omega39-2009]

and if you want Genius in American Music listen to Steely Dan.

*puke*

[excoachken]

Watching them last night on 60 Minutes, they reminded me of any couple that had benn married for 36 years, sweet music when the work together, bt some rough spots when they start thinking selfishly. The only difference is these guys come in a 4-Pack, each with a 6-Pack.

[bobmclearen]

I''m glad that the Eagles have roosted again. Next, I would like to see a story about the Dave Clark Five and the reason that their music is not available on CD''s, or elsewhere for that matter.

[hwy71so]

Is this about the Eagles or Wal Mart? I''m lost.

The Eagles have been the best American Rock band since they formed.

Wal Mart has been there for the "little man" who couldn''t afford or find what he needed when he needed it. I can''t believe folks actually begrudge Wal Mart their prosperity. These same people who make 6 figures a year and wouldn''t take less... HYPOCRITES.

[oeangus]

pacfandave - This is a bit of info flating around the internet. Apparently, Felder was more interested in writing new material, while the rest of the group was happy touring and singing their old stuff... all arounf the time of their Farewell 1 tour (DVD of concert in Melbourne is FANTASTIC!).

[pacfandave]

Great interview, but missed asking the big question: What''s the story on the summary dismissal of Don Felder, lead guitarist brought on board with Joe Walsh? Between the two, I believe Joe had the creative edge, but Don was clearly the more technical.
The Eagles'' ditching Don wasn''t as catastrophic as Journey''s ditching of Steve Perry, but it was much worse than Chicago''s loss of Peter Cetera. They just aren''t as relevant to me without him.

[oeangus]

Regarding the WalMart protesters: why don''''t you do what I did and order your CD online directly from the Eagles'''' own website if it is so distasteful to you to shop at WalMart. - Posted by cica2

Problem solved. Some good advice for you, Ikingman ;)

[oeangus]

LOL Floyd, the Doobies had - what? - one year of popularity?

The Doobies. LOL...

[aiki5]

Holly Cow! What an album. Each song is a trade mark of the individual sounds that each member contributes to this band. Each part of each individual that will make this band whole. Here is a band that has stepped up so wonderfully with their music about US in America and in doing so - they make it affordable to enjoy both at the counter and on stage. I''ve been a fan since day one - been to the concerts. My kids grew up listening to the sound. Their music has now crossed generations. I haven''t run into many people yet that has not gotten their copy and it is the one with the recycled paper. I wonder what type of copy those same people whom complain will have and what rights they will infringe to abtain it. Perhaps the pot calling the kettle.

[lkingman-2009]

Really touches a nerve, apparently.

What does the subject of other "artists" having gone through Wal Mart, have to do with this? Is this the "they''re no worse than the other guys" defense? Is that the best we can come up with for the Eagles?

The point is, if they didn''t do it for the money, if they don''t need the money as they say in the piece, then why could they not make a greater statement, and deliver their new work independently? Or at least through a respectable retailer?

That''s all I asked. Citing what other bands have done is just distraction.

Following a long, successful career, they have a chance few will ever enjoy, and it''s just sad they chose the Wal Mart path. That''s all I said. Don''t make more of it than this.

[edward1975-2009]

Eagles aren''t the first band or artist to let Walmart handle their material exclusively. They are by far the best band that America has ever produced. And These guys don''t need the money. A song I wish they had put on this, was a tune called " Whole In The World". They wrote the song the night of 9/11.

[cica2]

Regarding the WalMart protesters: why don''t you do what I did and order your CD online directly from the Eagles'' own website if it is so distasteful to you to shop at WalMart. No ''local''store or business has it''s hands clean when it comes to manufactured goods nor is there any ''pure'' business providing consumables for the general population so it is pretty hypocritical to chastise the Eagles for making a business decision with WalMart. The record industry is a different animal today with Lime Wire, Napster, Itunes, etc. Good for them to come up with an intriguing and, frankly, smart way to do business and maintain some control over their product. Sorry you won''t be enjoying the Eagles- I sure will.